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Ambassador says US will continue to withdraw visas from those who break the law

Ambassador says US will continue to withdraw visas from those who break the law

by | August 1, 2022 |

In a recent interview, US Ambassador Michael Fitzpatrick talked about security cooperation and withdrawing visas for high-ranking officials. US Ambassador to Ecuador Michael Fitzpatrick recently sat down for an interview at the US embassy in Quito. In the 30-minute interview, the Ambassador answered a wide range of questions. In an interview you gave in December […]
Cuenca is the first Latin American city to be certified a ‘bicycle-friendly city’

Cuenca is the first Latin American city to be certified a ‘bicycle-friendly city’

by | August 1, 2022 |

Cuenca has received a certification that distinguishes it as a “Bike Friendly” city. It is the first city in Latin America to achieve this qualification, awarded by a Spanish organization that works to promote cycling, mainly in the tourism sector. The qualification was finalized after a series of evaluations and visits by representatives of “Bike Friendly,” […]
Ecuador exports its first container of ‘sustainable and deforestation-free’ coffee

Ecuador exports its first container of ‘sustainable and deforestation-free’ coffee

by | August 1, 2022 |

The coffee, which is mixed Arabica and Robusta comes from more than 400 producers in the Amazon. The coffee was sent to the Italian company Lavazza. Last Friday, July 29th, Ecuador exported its first container of sustainable Amazonian coffee, also labelled and with the mention of ‘free of deforestation.’ The container was shipped to the Italian […]
Hello, have we met?

Hello, have we met?

by | August 1, 2022 |

When I started this column over 6, almost 7 years ago, I guess I didn’t realize that I would have to write a column EVERY week. And I didn’t consider that some weeks I just wouldn’t have anything to say. This is one of those weeks. I don’t want to talk about US politics. I […]
IESS will begin outsourcing medications this month

IESS will begin outsourcing medications this month

by | August 1, 2022 |

The pilot plan will begin first in Guayaquil and then in Quito  After two years of a severe shortage of medicines in the country in the hospitals of the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (IESS) and the strong criticism of the Lasso government for the health crisis, it was announced on July 29th that the outsourcing of medicine […]
IMF says Ecuadorian economy will grow 2.9% in 2022

IMF says Ecuadorian economy will grow 2.9% in 2022

by | August 1, 2022 |

The Ecuadorian economy could grow 2.9% in 2022, according to the latest analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This prediction is 0.6 percentage points lower than what was expected in the previous review. Also, the IMF only analyzed information up to May 2022; it is not yet known whether the social and economic impact of the strike in June this year will have […]
Minister of Transport says more than 50% of remaining 2022 budget will go to 2016 earthquake reconstruction

Minister of Transport says more than 50% of remaining 2022 budget will go to 2016 earthquake reconstruction

by | August 1, 2022 |

The Minister of Transportation and Public Works, Darío Herrera, says the Ministry will speed up investment in roads and public works, with the remainder of its $363 million budget. During the first seven months of 2022, the Ministry has only used $94 million or 26% of that budget. Herrera’s objective is to raise that execution […]

Covid-19 cases increase in Cuenca, but few require hospitalization

Published on August 01, 2022

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The Covid-19 contagion curve in Cuenca had a notable rise in the months of June and July. The average number of officially reported cases was 451 per week and 64 per day, according to the epidemiological report of the Cantonal Health Council. In the week of July 18th to 24th, the Ministry […]

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